July 25th, 2018 by OYO Team

When you have plans to organize a big fat Indian wedding, you need to have a full grasp of what all are you going to include into your wedding planning checklist. Starting with the search for a perfect venue, whether it is a banquet in South Mumbai or Delhi or Kolkata, or whether this is about some exotic decorations, you have a lot to consider when perfection is what you are looking for in your wedding preparations.

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But, when the wedding is your event, you need to ponder a little with the wedding food menu as well. Food is the backbone of any wedding ceremony. And the truth is that the guests at the venue are equally enthusiastic about what new is going to be served for them.

While discussing food, let’s face the fact that starters are an integral part of any wedding catering. With vegetarian and non-vegetarian, herbs and fruits, caterers these days are preparing creative appetizers that can astonish you with its presentation and unique taste. Have a look at some of the most delectable Indian starters ideas that you should definitely add in your wedding menu.

Before planning out your starter list, keep some of the things in mind and finalize your list eventually.

  • Always serve your starters on paper plates with a napkin for your guests. These should be easy to handle, so make them smaller in size. Keep the dips or sauces alongside while serving them to your guests.
  • Do not make it only non-vegetarian starter list. Some of your guests might not be comfortable with a non-veg item. Thus, give equal preference to both the sides.
  • Keep choice of hot or cold, high or low calorie, baked or fried to let your guests choose by themselves.

Vegetarian Starters

  1. Paneer Tikka

Tandoor has a charm of its own. And when paired up with Paneer, you can definitely present the delicious Paneer Tikka for your guests. Marinated with spices and grilled till golden, this dish is the best alternative for any non-vegetarian starter.

  1. Baked Samosa

You need to think about the health-conscious guests as well. Give your samosas a twist this time by baking them to perfection rather than frying them out in barrels of oil. You may have a filling of your choice and give your guests a delight to eat.

  1. Cheesy sprout fondue

One of the most versatile and unique starter recipes, this food item made of cheese and bread tastes as good as it looks. Serving them for your guests will be a nice choice.

  1. Dahi Puri

The crispy Papdi with chutney, curd, and coriander spread over it is sure to give a delicious edge to your starter menu. Mostly popular in North India, the tangy taste of the dish will be well-liked in every way.

  1. Broccoli Mushroom soup

Another nice addition to Indian starters, this creamy soup made with pepper is a comfort for winter weddings. When served hot with a beautiful garnishing above, your guests cannot resist having a taste at any cost.

  1. Cheese Balls

These cute round balls will burst with cheese when taken a bite of. An outstanding and crunchy dish, the cheese balls are easy to handle and quick to pop into your mouth. Pair them up with chilli sauce and add another layer of deliciousness to your appetizer list.

  1. Sandwich Dhokla

Simply amazing! A famous Gujarati dish but with an exotic twist, this dhokla is a combination of Khaman and Rava dhokla. You may add a layer of cheese and chutney within the two and make a fine compact sandwich dhokla all ready to be served for your guests.

  1. Dahi Kebab

Bring a treat for your only vegetarian guests with these tasty bits of kebab made in a simple recipe of yoghurt and besan. Add a bit of glory into your kabab starter with Pudina chutney.

Non-Vegetarian Starters

  1. Stir-Fried Chili Chicken

An exotic appetizer, this stir-fried chicken with veggies like onion, capsicum, tomatoes will be a favourite when organising a cocktail party or wedding reception.

  1. Chicken Wings

Marinated in spicy and sweet sauce, deep fried and garnished with white sesame seeds, this mouth-watering dish makes one of the delectable starter recipes to speak of.

Popular in weddings, these will uplift the gleeful mood of guests to another notch.

  1. Tandoori Chicken Crostini

The power of three in one! A tandoori special garnished with Indian flavours and served in an Italian style, this appetizer is a combination of shredded chicken over bread. Make for a popular starter in today’s weddings.

  1. Chicken Dimsums

Add a touch of oriental to your starter menu. Dimsums, popularly known as Momos when served with red chilli sauce or mayo and stuffed with chicken will surely please your guests to the core. Serve them steamed or fried and see how demanding it gets at the counter.

  1. Creamy Cheese Chicken Bake

Sounds Delicious? Well, you won’t be disappointed when you get a taste of it. Made with chicken and parmesan cheese, these create a delectable picture that would just get impossible for your guests to resist.

  1. Chicken Lollipop

This popular hors d’oeuvre is a popular Indian Chinese appetizer dish where the chicken is given the form of a lollipop for an easy eating. Made in different styles, the chicken lollipops will definitely create a buzz among your guests.

  1. Fried Prawns

If not much of a chicken fan, you may add this prawn starter recipe in your menu. The crispy fried prawns coated with lime juice, fennel powder and dipped in a cheese dip or spicy sauce will give a divine feeling when eaten.

  1. Kakori Kababs

A Lucknow speciality, this juicy and succulent meat dish when peppered with Garam masala and dipped in tomato sauce, will keep a grand impression on your guests.

With such a creative list of dishes to help you out, conjure up your starter menu in your own style and let your guests get a glimpse of your selection.

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